Editorials

Grant County Sheriff Chuck Dills gets calls from the public on a weekly basis asking him if someone is collecting for the police fund or if a prize letter they received in the mail is real.

His advice has been if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. He also recommends the public ask questions and check with local organizations or businesses before they send donations in the mail or give to a solicitor that knocks at your door.

Williamstown is in a strong financial position, thanks to past mayors and city councils that developed and expanded our utilities. While financially sound, I realize, as mayor, that we must watch all expenses in this tough economic time. What’s been going on during the last year?

Unfortunately there are many unscrupulous businesses who crawl out of the woodwork after a disaster such as the one in Crittenden last week.
They look to prey on people who are down on their luck and those who have been through tough and trying circumstances.
Not all of these businesses are bad, but it’s wise to check out a contractor’s references and to read the fine print before hiring them to do a job.

The Grant County News provides news coverage of life in Grant County. So, what else is the Grant County News? When Editor Jamie Baker-Nantz or myself get involved in community events, we can bring the power of the press with us.
Jamie isn’t just presently involved with the organizing of our community’s Relay for Life Event. She’s devoted to it year round.

Chief Whalen of the Williamstown Fire Department has given the gift of life to the citizens of Williamstown. Through a grant he obtained, assembled and arranged installation of reflecting house numbers for mail boxes.
These reflecting number plates enable ambulances to quickly locate the site of an emergency; and in 911 calls....minutes matter.

That’s the question a committee of area citizens is trying to find an answer to as they assess the possibility of a YMCA facility or programs coming to Walton.

The committee is asking residents of surrounding areas to fill out a survey by Oct. 7 to see what programs the public would like to see, how much people would be willing to pay in dues and how often they would visit a YMCA facility weekly.